ROYAL DOULTON MEPHISTOPHELES 3 3/8 CHARACTER JUG Toby with verse

He stands about 3 1/2 tall and is in excellent condition. It numbers D5757 Original 2-faced Jug. This striking 2-faced jug was designed by Charles Noke and Harry Fenton. A 16th Century German legend was the origin of this character created by Johann von Goethe in his famous story of Faust. Mephistopheles is portrayed as an evil spirit or devil to whom Faust sells his soul. Faust exchanged his soul for the satisfaction of his varied desires in life. His sad lesson was that life was short, while the afterlife, separated from his beloved, was long. The item "ROYAL DOULTON MEPHISTOPHELES 3 3/8 CHARACTER JUG Toby with verse" is in sale since Saturday, February 11, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Decorative Collectible Brands\Royal Doulton\Character, Toby Jugs". The seller is "lquidator" and is located in Santa Rosa, California. This item can be shipped to United States.